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Fiat 500 wedding car hire
A classic Fiat 500 for your wedding: small, Italian and with an open roof. Browse the options and see whether it suits your day. Read more
- 1 wedding car
- from € 175 per half day
- 1 self-drive
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The classic Fiat 500 as a wedding car
The Fiat 500 most people picture was built from the late 1950s to the mid 1970s. It was the car that got Italy moving after the war: small, economical and simple, with an air-cooled twin-cylinder engine at the back. It is less than three metres long and looks friendly with its rounded shapes. As a wedding car it is the opposite of a large limousine, and that is exactly why couples choose it.
The classic 500s from the 1960s and 1970s are the most popular as wedding cars, with the open fabric roof that gives them a cheerful, Italian look on a sunny day. The modern Fiat 500 looks similar from the outside, but it is a very different car.
Small, but with an open roof
Most classic 500s have a fabric roof that you can roll back. This leaves plenty of room above the seats, which is handy for a veil or a tall hairstyle. With the roof open you ride almost in the open air, while the doors and sides stay in place.
Room for the dress
Inside, the car is very small. A slim or softly flowing dress will fit, but a full skirt or a long train is really tight. Getting in is easiest with the roof open: sit down first, then swing your legs in, and lay the fabric on your lap or in the footwell.
A relaxed pace
A classic 500 has a small engine and was made for the town and the village, not for the motorway. Plan a route along country roads and allow extra time. There is no air conditioning and the heating is modest. Ask the rental company to explain how to start and change gear, because an old Fiat works differently from a modern car.
How to use a Fiat 500 at your wedding
The Fiat 500 suits a small, relaxed wedding: a ceremony in a village, a party in a garden or orchard, or a couple with a love of Italy. Because of its size it fits almost anywhere, even a narrow alley or a small car park at the town hall. In photos it looks great next to an old wall, among fruit trees or beside a terrace. With the roof open you can stand up in it for a playful photo, if the rental company agrees.
Decorate with small touches: a little bouquet on the bonnet, ribbons or a sign on the back. Large flower arrangements quickly make the car look cluttered. A similar small classic with an open roof is the Citroën 2CV. Other models from the brand are on the Fiat wedding cars page, and you can find more cars of this age under classic cars as wedding cars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a Fiat 500 as a wedding car?
The lowest price currently online is € 175 per half day. The final price depends on the duration, the distance, whether a chauffeur is included and the date; demand is highest in the wedding season and on Saturdays. Every car shows its starting price, and when you request a quote you get a price for your own day.
Can you hire a Fiat 500 as a wedding car with a chauffeur?
The wedding car currently online is self-drive. With a chauffeur you do not have to think about parking, the route or the time, and the couple sit together in the back. Self-drive gives you freedom, but do ask about the deposit, the insurance and the minimum age. Every car page shows what is possible.
Isn't a classic Fiat 500 too small for a bride and groom?
It is small, but there is enough room for two people. With a slim-fitting dress it works well, but with a full skirt or a train it gets a bit tight. With the roof open, there is plenty of space above the seats. Choose it above all if you love a small, charming car and aren't planning a large convoy or a long journey.
Can a 1960s Fiat 500 manage a long journey?
It was built for short distances and a gentle pace. On the motorway it is slow and noisy, and in warm weather the small engine has to work hard. It is better to plan a short route along country roads between the ceremony, the photo location and the reception. If the reception venue is far away, ask the rental company whether the car can be transported there.
How does it differ from the modern Fiat 500?
The modern Fiat 500 is inspired by the classic in its looks, but it is an ordinary modern car, larger and with the engine at the front. The classic 500 from the 1960s is much smaller, has the engine at the back and a fabric roof that rolls back. For a wedding day, most couples choose the classic version for its charm and the open roof.
Where is the best place to take photos with a small Italian car?
Choose a spot that suits the size of the car: an old wall, a narrow street, an orchard or a terrace with plants. A small car gets lost in a large, empty space, but looks great in an intimate setting. With the roof down, you can stand up in it for a playful photo, if the rental company agrees.